Educational Programs

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland is one of America’s first educational jazz festivals and has grown into the region’s premier center for jazz education. The College is committed to presenting students of all ages with a wealth of opportunities to learn from world-class artists at master classes throughout the year and during Tri-C DownBeat Jazz Education Days in the spring.

Vocal Jazz Day

Tri-CVocal Jazz Day at the Metro Campus took place on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 17, 2020 and featured vocal jazz educator Duane Davis and Western Michigan University's Gold Company. Click here for a recap.

DownBeat Jazz Education Days

Though we had to officially cancel our 2020Tri-C DownBeat Jazz Education Days, scheduled for April 27-30, we've put together a series of educational videos featuring the artists who were set to join us.Learn more and watch now.

JazzFest Academy Summer Camp

JazzFest Academy Spring and Fall Programs

Tri-C's JazzFest Academy gives students the opportunity to develop their skills and perform in both large and small ensembles, through rehearsals that focus on music history, theory and improvisation. The programs typically run 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays from during the spring and fall semesters at the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts. Learn more.